Forgotten Majority

Advocating for the just and humane treatment of those who are incarcerated.

Author: Managing Editor

  • HB 7035 GIVES JUVENILES SOMETHING TO SMILE ABOUT

    Courtesy of First Coast News Keitha Nelson EDT April 25, 2014 Link to interview:  http://www.firstcoastnews.com/story/news/politics/2014/04/25/florida-juvenile-sentencing-changes/8181889/                                                       Florida Times Union photo JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Senate recently passed a bill with […]

  • FLORIDA CLEMENCY HEARING

    From left to right: Attorney General Pam Bondi, Commissioner Adam Putnam,                                         Governor Rick Scott, Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater The Clemency Board is governed by the Florida Rules of Executive Clemency and meets four times annually to address six […]

  • FAIR SENTENCING ACT BECOMES A REALITY

    April 26, 2014 Julie Stewart President, Families Against Mandatory Minimums (FAMM) Well Done Congress, Now Make Fair Sentencing Act Retroactive! Yesterday, President Obama changed history once again by signing the Fair Sentencing Act of 2010 into law, reforming the notorious “100-to-1” ratio between crack and powder cocaine into a fairer 18-to-1 ratio and repealing a […]

  • Marissa Alexander’s Sentence Could Triple in ‘Warning-Shot’ Case.

    Posted: March 1, 2014   The Times-Union By Larry Hannan  (904) 359-4470 Larry.hannan@jacksonville.com BOB MACK/The Times-Union The second trial for Marissa Alexander (center) is scheduled to begin July 28. A Jacksonville woman whose case generated outrage when she was sentenced to 20 years in prison may end up behind bars for 60 years for the same […]

  • FREE LEGAL HELP JACKSONVILLE FLORIDA

    Mark your calendar for free legal assistance sponsored by Three Rivers Legal Services, Inc. and the D.W. Perkins Bar Association.  They will host a RESTORATION OF CIVIL RIGHTS CLINIC and a SEALING & EXPUNGEMENT CLINIC at the WELLS FARGO HISTORIC SPRINGFIELD COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTER AT 1601 N. MAIN ST., 2ND FLOOR. JACKSONVILLE, FL, 32206.  Check dates and […]

  • CHRONICLES OF PAROLE HEARING HELD 1/15/2014

    First Coast News, news source 4:38 p.m. EST January 14, 2014 Video courtesy of FCN Coming soon… Parole Hearing Audio. Meg Pace reports on the Florida Parole Commission to consider release of inmate Bryan Sanford.                                     UPDATE, 1/15/14: Bryan Sanford’s […]

  • PAROLE HEARING IN ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA

    This is an opportunity to attend an official parole hearing in the Jacksonville Florida area.  All parole hearings are open to the public.  This docket includes approximately 40 cases. Day:     Wednesday Date:    January 15, 2014 Place:  Atlantic Beach City Hall             800 Seminole Road       […]

  • MARISSA ALEXANDER REMAINS FREE ON BOND

    Courtesy of THE FLORIDA TIMES-UNION Posted: January 10, 2014 – 10:28am  |  Updated: January 11, 2014 – 1:00am By Larry Hannan  (904) 359-4770  larry.hannan@jacksonville.com             Marissa Alexander can remain free on bond, but                      judge clearly upset with home-detention supervisor A Jacksonville judge has ruled […]

  • WHO NEEDS SANTA?

    BAKER C. I. WORK CAMP What a fantastic treat for all the children who were visiting their dads on Saturday, December 14, 2013, at the Baker C. I.  Work Camp.  The officers at this re-entry facility laid out the red carpet for the kids.  The room was decorated with Christmas lights and a warm holiday […]

  • MARISSA ALEXANDER’S THANKSGIVING BLESSING

                    Courtesy of FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 26, 2013 PRESS CONTACT: Michelle Rodanes (772) 634-2418 JUDGE GRANTS PRE-TRIAL RELEASE THE NIGHT BEFORE THANKSGIVING This time of year we reflect and give thanks for our family and loved ones.  We gather around the table with all the trimmings and reminisce about […]